: Because this DLL is the gateway to Steam, it is also the first line of defense for Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) . Modders often have to be careful with this file; using a "cracked" or modified version of this DLL can lead to a "Softban," where you are relegated to a server populated exclusively by other suspected cheaters.
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